1587/1577

Insulation Multimeters
Technical Data

Two powerful tools in one.

The Fluke 1587 and 1577 Insulation
Multimeters combine a digital
insulation tester with a full-featured,
true-rms digital multimeter in a
single compact, handheld unit,
which provides maximum versatility
for both troubleshooting and
preventative maintenance.
Like other tools that you have
come to expect from Fluke, the
1587 and 1577 are rugged, reliable,
and easy to use.
Whether you work on motors,
generators, cables, or switch-gear,
the Fluke 1587/1577 Insulation
Multimeters are ideally suited to
help you with your tasks.

Large display with backlight

Insulation test (1587: 0.01 M to 2 G)
(1577: 0.1 M to 600 M)
Insulation test voltages (1587: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V,
500 V, 1000 V),(1577: 500 V, 1000 V) for many
applications
Live circuit detection prevents insulation test if voltage > 30 V is detected for added user protection
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user
protection
AC/DC voltage, DC milliVolts, AC/DC milliamps,
Resistance (), Continuity
Filter for motor drive measurements (1587 only)

Capacitance, diode test, temperature, Min/Max,

frequency (Hz) (1587 only)
Auto power off to save battery power
CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category
Included accessories: Remote probe, test leads
and probes, alligator clips, (K-type thermocouple,
1587 only)
Accepts optional Fluke TPAK magnetic hanging
system to free your hands for other work
Rugged, utility hard case allows you to bring
everything you need for the job
3-year warranty

1587/1577 Specifications
AC voltage measurement
1587 accuracy
Range
600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
1000 V
11

Resolution
0.1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V

50 Hz to 60 Hz
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)

60 Hz to 5000 Hz
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)1
+ (2 % + 3)1

Resolution
0.1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V

50 Hz to 60 Hz
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (1 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)

60 Hz to 400 Hz
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)

kHz bandwidth

1587 lowpass filter Voltage

Range
600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
1000 V

1577 accuracy
Range
600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
1000 V

Resolution
0.1 mV
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V

50 Hz to 60 Hz
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)
+ (2 % + 3)

AC conversion: Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input. Conversions are
true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at
full scale up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to crest factor < = 1.5 at 1000 V. For non-sinusoidal waveforms
add (2 % reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.
Input impedance: 10 M (nominal), < 100 pF, ac-coupled
Common mode rejection ratio (1 k unbalanced): > 60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc, 107 V Hz Max

DC voltage measurement
Range
6.000 V dc
60.00 V dc
600.0 V dc
1000 V dc
1Accuracies

Resolution
0.001 V
0.01 V
0.1 V
1V

Accuracy
0.09 %
0.09 %
0.09 %
0.09 %

15871
+2
+2
+2
+2

Accuracy 15771
0.2 % + 2
0.2 % + 2
0.2 % + 2
0.2 % + 2

apply to 100 % of range

Input impedance: 10 M (nominal), < 100 pF

Normal mode rejection ratio: > 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Common rode rejection ratio: > 120 dB @ dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (1 k unbalance)
Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc

DC millivolts measurement
Range
600.0 mV dc

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Resolution
0.1 mV

Accuracy 1587
0.1 % + 1

Accuracy 1577
0.2 % + 1

DC and ac current measurement

Range
AC
45 to 1000 Hz
DC
11

400 mA
60 mA
400 mA
60 mA

Resolution
0.1 mA
0.01 mA
0.1 mA
0.01 mA

Accuracy 1587
(% of Rdg+Digits)
(1.5 % + 2)1
(1.5 % + 2)1
(0.2 % + 2)
(0.2 % + 2)

Accuracy 1577
(% of Rdg+Digits)
(2 % + 2)1
(2 % + 2)1
(1.0 % + 2)
(1.0 % + 2)

Burden Voltage
(Typical)
2 mV/mA
2 mV/mA

kHz bandwidth

Overload: 600 mA for 2 minutes maximum

Overload protection: 440 mA, 1000 V, FAST fuse
AC conversion: Inputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of sine wave input. Conversions are
true-rms responding and specified from 5 % to 100 % of range. Input signal crest factor can be up to 3 at full
scale up to 300 mA, decreasing linearly to crest factor < = 1.5 at 600 mA. For non-sinusoidal waveforms add
+ (2 % reading + 2 % FS) typical, for a crest factor up to 3.

Ohms measurement
Range
600.0
6.000 k
60.00 k
600.0 k
6.000 M
50.0 M
1Accuracies

Resolution
0.1
0.001 k
0.01 k
0.1 k
0.001 M
0.01 M

Accuracy 15871
(% of Rdg+Digits)

Accuracy 15771
(% of Rdg+Digits)

0.9 % + 2

1.2 % + 2

1.5 % + 3

2.0 % + 3

apply from 0 to 100 % of range

Overload protection: 1000 V rms or dc

Open circuit test voltage: < 8.0 V dc
Short circuit current: < 1.1 mA

Diode test (1587 Only)

Diode test indication: Display voltage drop: 0.6 V at 1.0 mA nominal test current
Accuracy: + (2 % + 1)

Continuity test

Continuity indication: Continuous audible tone for test resistance below 25 and off above 100 .
Maximum reading; 1000
Open circuit voltage: < 8.0 V
Short circuit current: 1.0 mA typical
Overload protection: 1000 V rms
Response time: > 1 m sec

Frequency measurement (1587 only)

Range
99.99 Hz
999.9 Hz
9.999 kHz
99.99 kHz

Resolution
0.01 Hz
0.1 Hz
0.001 kHz
0.01 kHz

Accuracy
(% of Rdg+Digits)
(0.1 % + 1)
(0.1 % + 1)
(0.1 % + 1)
(0.1 % + 1)

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1587/1577 Specifications cont.

Frequency counter sensitivity
Input Range
600.0 mV ac
6.0 V
60.0 V
600.0 V
1000.0 V
1Maximum input for specified accuracy =
2Usable to 100 kHz with full scale input.

V ac Sensitivity (RMS Sinewave)1

5 Hz to 20 kHz
20 kHz to 100 kHz
150.0 mV
150.0 mV
0.3 V
0.7 V
3.0 V
10.0 V
35.0 V
100.0 V
200.0 V
700.0 V

DC Trigger Levels
to 20 kHz2
N/A
-400.0 mV and 2.5 V
1.5 V and 4.0 V
15.0 V and 40.0 V
15.0 V and 40.0 V

10x range (1000 V max). Noise at low frequencies and amplitudes may affect accuracy.

Capacitance (1587 only)

Range
1000 nF
10.00 F
100.0 F
9999 F

Resolution
1 nF
0.01 F
0.1 F
1 F

(% of Rdg+Digits)
(1.2 % + 2)
(1.2 % +/- 90 counts)

Temperature measurement (1587 only)

Range
-40 C to 537 C
-40 F to 998 F
1Accuracies

Resolution
0.1 C
0.1 F

Accuracy1
1 % + 10 counts
1 % + 18 counts

apply following 90 minutes settling time after a change in the ambient temperature of the instrument

Insulation specifications
Measurement range: 1587: 0.01 M to 2 G , 1577: 0.1 M to 600 M
Test voltages: 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V model 1587, 500 and 1000 V model 1577
Test voltage accuracy: + 20 %, - 0 %
Short-circuit test current: 1 mA nominal
Auto discharge: Discharge time < 0.5 second for C = 1 F or less
Live circuit detection: Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test
Maximum capacitive load: Operable with up to 1 F load

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Model 1587
Output Voltage
50 V
(0 % to + 20 %)
100 V
(0 % to + 20 %)
250 V
(0 % to + 20 %)
500 V
(0 % to + 20 %)
1000 V
(0 % to + 20 %)

Display Range
0.01 to 6.00 M
6.0 to 50.0 M
0.01 to 6.00 M
6.0 to 60.0 M
60 to 100 M
0.1 to 60.0 M
60 to 250 M
0.1 to 60.0 M
60 to 500 M
0.1 to 60.0 M
60 to 600 M
0.6 to 2.0 G

Resolution
0.01 M
0.1 M
0.01 M
0.1 M
1 M
0.1 M
1 M
0.1 M
1 M
0.1 M
1 M
100 M

Display Range
0.1 to 60.0 M
60 to 500 M
0.1 to 60.0 M
60 to 600 M

Resolution
0.1 M
1 M
0.1 M
1 M

Test Current

Resistance Accuracy

1 mA @ 50 k

3 % + 5 counts

1 mA @ 100 k

3 % + 5 counts

1 mA @ 250 k

1.5 % + 5 counts

1 mA @ 500 k

1.5 % + 5 counts

1 mA @ 1 M

1.5 % + 5 counts
10 % + 3 counts

Model 1577
Output Voltage
500 V
(0 % to + 20 %)
1000 V
(0 % to + 20 %)

Test Current
1 mA @ 500 k

Resistance Accuracy
2.0 % + 5 counts

1 mA @ 1 M

2.0 % + 5 counts

1587/1577 General Specifications

Maximum voltage applied to any terminal: 1000 V ac rms
or dc
Storage temperature: -40 C to 60 C (-40 F to 140 F)
Operating temperature: -20 C to 55 C (-4 F to 131 F)
Temperature coefficient: 0.05 x (specified accuracy) per C
for temperatures < 18 C or > 28 C (< 64 F or > 82 F)
Relative humidity, non-condensing: < C
0 % to 95 % @ 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F)
0 % to 75 % @ 30 C to 40 C (86 F to 104 F)
0 % to 40 % @ 40 C to 55 C (104 F to 131 F)
Vibration: Random, 2 g, 5-500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F,
Class 2 instrument
Shock: 1 meter drop per IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition (1 meter
drop test, six sides, oak floor)
Electromagnetic compatibility: In an RF field of 3 V/M,
accuracy = specified accuracy except in temperature: specified
accuracy 5 C (9 F). (EN 61326-1:1997)
Safety: Complies with ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010-1) 2004,
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd
Edition for measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V

Certifications: CSA per standard CSA/CAN C22.2

No. 61010.1-04; TUV per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1002
Batteries: Four AA batteries (NEDA 15A or IEC LR6)
Battery life: Meter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter
can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline
batteries at room temperature. These are standard tests of
1000 V into 1 M with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25
seconds off
Size: 5.0 cm H x 10.0 cm W x 20.3 cm L (1.97 in H x 3.94 in
W x 8.00 in L)
Weight: 550 g (1.2 lb)
IP rating: IP40
Altitude (operating): 2000 m CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V;
3000 m CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V
Storage: 12,000 m
Over-range capability: 110 % of range except for
capacitance which is 1 %
Compliance to EN 61557: IEC61557-1, IEC61557-2

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Comparison Chart
1587
Insulation test voltages 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V
Insulation test voltages 500 V, 1000 V
Insulation test: 0.01 M to 2.0 G
Insulation test: 0.1 M to 600 M
Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage
Insulation test smoothing reading
Frequency
Capacitance
Diode test
Temperature
Min/Max
Low pass filter (for work on VSDs)
AC/DC Voltage
DC Millivolts
AC/DC milliAmps
Resistance (0.1 to 50 M)
Continuity
Three-year warranty
Remote probe, test leads, alligator clips
K-type thermocouple
Rugged, utility hard case
Auto power off

1577

Ordering Information
Fluke-1577
Fluke-1587

Insulation
Multimeter
Insulation
Multimeter

Included
Remote probe, test leads,
alligator clips, K-type thermocouple (1587 only), hard case,
user documentation

Optional accessories
TPAK
i400s
C25

1587

1577

Magnetic Tool Hanger

Clamp with Adapter
Soft Case

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Fluke Corporation
PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206
Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Eindhoven, The Netherlands

TPAK

i400s

C25

For additional accessories for these products,

see the Top 10 Accessories for Insulation
Multimeters at www.fluke.com/top10 or
ask for Fluke literature code 2427793.
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For more information call:

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Fax (31 40) 2 675 222
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Fax (905) 890-6866
From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
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Web access: http://www.fluke.com/
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Printed in U.S.A. 4/2005 2434792 D-US-N Rev B